DUP ‘hiding behind’ Northern Ireland protocol, says Michelle O’Neill Sinn Féin’s first minister designate lambasts DUP for ‘denying’ election result as leader Jeffrey Donaldson says issue is protocol The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022
Resolve protocol issues to avoid fresh election, DUP leader urges Government Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is calling for a ‘double down’ in efforts to either agree a solution with the EU or push through legislation. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022
‘Chaos’: Northern Ireland secretary criticised for failing to set election date ‘It is bizarre’: Sinn Finn and DUP condemn lack of certainity over winter election The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022
Northern Ireland Secretary faces criticism over failure to set election date Chris Heaton-Harris had promised he would announce a date for an Assembly election if efforts to restore devolution failed. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
Brendan Hughes: DUP trying same tactic twice would take voters for granted While Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will be leading the DUP into another election, it appears he personally might be sitting this one out Belfast Live · Oct 28, 2022
NI Secretary fails to set date for election after Stormont deadline passes Chris Heaton-Harris said he would still call the Assembly election but would meet with parties first. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
Northern Ireland secretary plays for time by failing to name election date Chris Heaton-Harris obliged to call new poll after deadline to restore devolved government expires The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022
DUP leader's claim that Brexit Protocol 'delayed heart surgery' dismissed by Belfast Trust "There is no substance to Sir Jeffrey's claim" Belfast Live · Oct 28, 2022
Sequence of events which led to collapse of devolved government at Stormont The origins of the row go back to the signing of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in 2020. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
Why is Northern Ireland having an election? Northern Ireland is poised for second election in six months The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
‘Unionists will not accept joint authority’ governance – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Earlier this week Irish premier Micheal Martin said there cannot be direct rule from Westminster if Stormont collapses. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Stormont fails to elect new speaker as Northern Ireland election looms December 15 is the most likely polling date Irish Mirror · Oct 27, 2022
Last-ditch bid to restore Stormont executive ahead of election deadline fails The NI Secretary has said he will call an election at midnight if the powersharing institutions are not restored. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Northern Ireland set for snap election after Stormont fails to elect speaker DUP blocks attempt to restore government, citing mandate to boycott assembly over post-Brexit border The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2022 Stormont fails to elect new speaker just hours before deadline for election THE Stormont Assembly has failed to elect a new speaker just hours ahead of a deadline for fresh elections.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022 Stormont fails to elect new speaker just hours before deadline for new election DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the UK government needs to act on unionist concerns over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022 Thursday briefing: Is Northern Ireland about to face another election? In today’s newsletter: As a Brexit row continues on the eve of a deadline for the DUP to take up its role at Stormont, Ireland correspondent Rory Carroll explains what might happen next
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 Minister tells party leaders election will go ahead if Stormont not restored Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris held meetings with Stormont party leaders on Wednesday.
Belfast Live · Oct 26, 2022 Stormont at crunch point as Northern Ireland Assembly election deadline looms MLAs have been recalled to the Assembly for an emergency sitting in a last-ditch effort to restore the institutions
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 DUP leader says party ‘ready to fight’ election after talks with NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is holding discussions with NI party leaders as a deadline for calling an Assembly election approaches.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022 Last chance for Stormont government before Northern Ireland election Assembly elections expected to be called by UK government if members fail to install a speaker
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022 Stormont election will not bring protocol resolution any closer – DUP leader If a powersharing executive is not in place by Friday, the UK Government assumes a legal responsibility to call another Assembly election.
Belfast Live · Oct 24, 2022 Rishi Sunak must deal with NI Protocol 'once and for all' to restore Stormont, DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson says Stormont leaders have reacted to Rishi Sunak becoming the UK's next Prime Minister
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022 Sunak told he must deal with NI Protocol to see Stormont restored Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to the news that the former chancellor is to be the next PM.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022 DUP reiterate to PM they will not re-enter Stormont while protocol issues remain Sir Jeffrey Donaldson led a party delegation to meet with Liz Truss in Downing Street on Wednesday,